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Girthy Gump Day Jumbo Package: Quarterbacks have still not seized the opportunity in front of them

I didn’t even try to call today Gump Day — in your heart, know it to be true. But Coach Nick Saban’s fiery press conference at the conclusion of the Tide’s practice yesterday was not one that engendered much confidence in any of the quarterbacks vying for the vacant starting role.

Nor, does it appear, any of them have stepped up to seize the opportunity in front of them. As Saban said yesterday, who starts will be a matter decided by the play of the quarterbacks, not by the coaching staff:

Yes, Saban ultimately has to make a choice alongside offensive coordinator Tommy Rees.